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Abu Dhabi’s Nutri-Mark initiative explained: What it is, how will it transform food labels and health choices in 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched "Nutri-Mark," a pioneering front-of-pack nutrition labelling system using A-E grades to guide consumers and encourage healthier food products. This initiative, now mandatory for key categories, aims to combat rising obesity by simplifying nutritional information and promoting informed choices. Manufacturers are already reformulating products to achieve higher…

The Times of India

PE funding and the true cost of obesity

Letter: A call for a joined-up approach to tackling obesity from Prof Les Mayhew

The Guardian - UK

The devastating impact ultra processed foods can have on a cancer patient’s life span

UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death

The Independent UK

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Rising obesity rates among pregnant women spark warning from doctors

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Obesity in pregnancy ‘contributing to avoidable harm’ as doctors issue new warning

Obesity is ‘associated with adverse outcomes for both women and children’, a new report has said

The Independent UK

Can Proper Care Truly Extend the Lifespan of Short Lived Dog Breeds?

For dogs, especially those breeds with shorter lifespans, nutrition is the key to longevity. Feeding breed specific, high quality diets tailored to factors like size, age, and activity level helps maintain an ideal body weight, preventing obesity which strains joints, heart, and organs. These diets emphasize balanced nutrients, including omega…

Times Pets

Drugmaker Eli Lilly announces new plant in Pennsylvania as part of broader domestic expansion

Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says it'll build a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, as the company expands domestic production and capitalizes on surging sales of obesity and diabetes treatments

The Independent UK

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The Reasons Behind Indoor Pets' Obesity and Solutions

Pets these days can reflect some of the most common and preventable health issues, and one of the most common among them is obesity. Pet parents must understand that if their furry companion is becoming or looking older than usual and gaining excess weight, it can affect their quality of…

Times Pets

Countries worldwide must clean up school food as child obesity rises at alarming rate, WHO urges

With one in 10 children now living with obesity globally, the WHO is calling on governments to overhaul school food and create healthier eating environments.

Euronews

Government row breaks out over plan to cut spending for PE in England’s schools

Proposed cuts by DHSC and DfE came despite concerns about inactivity among children contributing to obesity

The Guardian - UK

Half of UK GPs are seeing children under seven with obesity

80 per cent of GPs said they find it challenging to talk to the parents of an obese child under the age of 16 about their weight

The Independent UK

‘Tobacco is responsible for America’s obesity’: RFK Jr. says cigarette giants engineered addictive foods

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserts that tobacco companies, seeking new markets after facing smoking regulations, applied their "addiction science" to the ultra-processed food industry. He claims these companies engineered foods to maximize cravings and repeat consumption, contributing to America's obesity and chronic disease crisis. This perspective shifts the focus from…

The Times of India

Almost a quarter of UK GPs are seeing obese children aged four and under

Exclusive: Almost half of GPs have seen children up to the age of seven who have obesity, research finds

The Guardian - UK

Are Ozempic Based Drugs Necessary for Overweight Cats?

Feline obesity is no longer a rare problem. With indoor lifestyles, free feeding and calorie dense diets cats are now overweight or obese. Recently researchers have shown interest in Ozempic like medications which were originally designed for human diabetes and weight loss. It is claimed such drugs can help manage…

Times Pets

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The New Wegovy Pill Is Already Popular. Does That Make Novo Nordisk Stock a Buy for Q1?

Novo Nordisk entered 2026 with fresh momentum after the U.S. launch of its oral Wegovy pill. Is the stock a buy now?

MarketBeat

AbbVie Call Options Spike 2,599%: Tracking the Big Bet

Large institutional investors are positioning for growth as a leading biopharmaceutical firm enters the obesity market and reaches a federal agreement.

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Remarkable Stories Of The Heaviest Recorded People In History

Uncover remarkable stories of the heaviest people in history, including Jon Minnoch. Explore records, pounds, kgs & medical history's heaviest person.

The Guardian - UK

Off the Scales by Aimee Donnellan review – inside the Ozempic revolution

A fascinating deep dive into the discovery, use and implications of a revolutionary new treatment

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The Independent UK

Whole milk set to return to school cafeterias after Trump reverses Obama-era act

Research has indicated that changes in the federal nutrition program following the Obama-era law slowed the rise in obesity among US children

The Independent UK

Sneaky new trend companies are using to target GLP-1 and other weight-loss drug users

While the nutritional needs of GLP-1 users are not drastically different from the general population, according to a dietician, the key distinction lies in reduced food intake

The Independent UK

Weight loss jab to launch stronger dosage as UK demand set to soar

The stronger Wegovy dose could see more than 20 per cent weight loss in patients with obesity

MyLifeXP

Childhood Obesity: Causes, Concerns and What Parents Can Do

Obesity in children has become a common issue these days. With the change in lifestyle and parenting styles unhealthy amounts of weight gain is seen in many children. This can caused serious health issues at a very young age. Parents need to be mindful about their children’s habits in order…

AAP

Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

The Independent UK

Government told to make changes to food packaging in obesity crisis battle

People most used the traffic light system when choosing snacks

Evening Standard

Government urged to make nutrition labels on front of food packaging mandatory

Which? called on the Government to make the change amid what it described as an ‘obesity crisis’.

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